Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 18th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The U.S. military said it carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military logistics infrastructure and other sites. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said more than 50,000 American troops deployed across the Middle East remain "vigilant, lethal and ready" as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has criticised the latest U.S. sanctions on Cuba, accusing Washington of promoting a "new and more dangerous version of McCarthyism" through what he described as a campaign against the global "radical left". In a post on X, he also claimed transnational far-right alliances were advancing policies reminiscent of fascism.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 2,181 confirmed Ebola cases and 864 deaths, according to the latest government data. Health authorities reported 56 new cases and 36 new deaths in the previous 24 hours, highlighting the continued spread of the outbreak.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to deepen defence cooperation and strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy amid uncertainty over future U.S. security commitments. They also raised concerns over China's trade practices, arguing that industrial overcapacity and state support for Chinese companies are placing pressure on European industries and jobs.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged FIFA to bring the World Cup back to the United States, praising the country's role in hosting the 2026 tournament during a reception at Trump Tower in New York ahead of Sunday's final. "You should choose the United States of America again," Trump said, adding: "This time, we will leave Canada and Mexico out." The United States hosted 78 of the tournament's 104 matches, including every game from the quarter-finals onwards, while Canada and Mexico also staged fixtures as co-hosts of the expanded competition.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's southern ports killed at least five people, damaged foreign-flagged civilian vessels, and further disrupted Black Sea gra...
The United States launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf, while tensions remain high in th...
Aid organisations in Afghanistan are struggling to keep women in work as Taliban restrictions force them to spend more on male guardians, transport an...
The United States launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf, while tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz.
At least four people have died and four others remain missing after flash floods swept through a mountainous village in northern Vietnam, as days of heavy rain continue to batter the region.
Israel killed at least eight Palestinians in an airstrike that hit mourners attending a funeral in central Gaza on Friday, according to local health officials, in one of the deadliest attacks reported in the strip since a ceasefire took effect last October.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 2,181 confirmed Ebola cases, including 864 deaths, according to government data released late on Friday.
The half-time interval during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is expected to be extended to around 30 minutes to accommodate the tournament’s first-ever major half-time concert.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
Nineteen years ago, at Barcelona's Camp Nou, Lionel Messi posed for a charity photo shoot with a five-month-old baby he had never met. On Sunday, that baby, Lamine Yamal, will face Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as Spain take on Argentina. A full-circle football story.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just seconds before liftoff in Texas on Thursday after some of its 33 engines failed to start. CEO Elon Musk said the company is likely to make another launch attempt early next week.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's southern ports killed at least five people, damaged foreign-flagged civilian vessels, and further disrupted Black Sea grain exports, while Ukraine launched drone strikes targeting Russian logistics and infrastructure.
At least four people have died and four others remain missing after flash floods swept through a mountainous village in northern Vietnam, as days of heavy rain continue to batter the region.
Israel killed at least eight Palestinians in an airstrike that hit mourners attending a funeral in central Gaza on Friday, according to local health officials, in one of the deadliest attacks reported in the strip since a ceasefire took effect last October.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 2,181 confirmed Ebola cases, including 864 deaths, according to government data released late on Friday.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws to a close, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on FIFA to bring the tournament back to the United States.
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